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Shloka 6.41.79

युद्धलक्षण-निमित्तदर्शनं तथा लङ्काद्वारव्यूहः (War Omens and the Encirclement of Lanka’s Gates)

अहत्वांराघवोरामःकौसल्यानन्दवर्धनः ।निष्पत्यप्रतियुध्यस्वनृशंस पुरुषोभव ।।6.41.79।।

āha tvāṁ rāghavo rāmaḥ kausalyānanda-vardhanaḥ | niṣpatya pratiyudhyasva nṛśaṁsa puruṣo bhava ||6.41.79||

Rama of the Raghu line, who increases Kausalya’s joy, says to you: come forth and fight—cruel one—be a man.

"Raghava, the enhancer of the happiness of Kausalya speaks to you. Ruthless Rakshasa! Sallying forth, get ready for combat."

R
Rama
R
Raghava (Raghu lineage)
K
Kausalya
A
Angada
R
Ravana

Kṣātra-dharma emphasizes open confrontation and responsibility for one’s actions. Rama calls Ravana to face battle directly rather than hide behind harm done to others.

Angada delivers Rama’s challenge to Ravana in Lanka’s court.

Rama’s insistence on honorable combat and accountability.